“Calm is not the absence of change, but the ability to remain present within it.”
Life keeps moving whether we are ready or not. The goal is not to stop the waves, but to stay connected to ourselves while they pass through. Presence creates a different kind of stability.
#awareness #mindfulness #presence #selfregulation #TMGcommunity
When a child “refuses,” shuts down, or escalates… it’s easy to see behavior.
But often, it’s actually regulation.
And when we respond to behavior without understanding regulation, things escalate faster instead of getting better.
At the Unlocking Regulation Summit, you’ll learn what’s happening underneath those moments and how to respond without increasing stress.
It's free to attend. Virtual.
Learn more here: https://parentingadhdandautism.com/unlocking-regulation-2026/?affiliate=sarah_wayland
Big emotions don’t go away.
But children can learn to move through them faster.
With less intensity. Less fallout.
That’s regulation.
And it can change a lot for the better:
- Mornings
- Transitions
- After school
- Your confidence in the hard moments
On May 21 I'll be speaking on how kids learn to regulate... and why it takes time.
Learn more here: https://parentingadhdandautism.com/unlocking-regulation-2026/?affiliate=sarah_wayland
And find my book here: https://www.isthisautism.com/
Meditation helps me navigate the mental asylum we currently inhabit. I don’t involve others in it; they take the initiative. I simply show up and explain what, how, and why. Those who resonate with it join, while others ignore. Some become frustrated, irritated, and angry. 😂
#Meditation #SelfRegulation #InnerWork #Awareness #StayCentered #MindTraining #CalmMind #LetThemBe #NoForce #QuietPractice #PersonalPath #EmotionalBalance #Presence #HumanNature #ObserveDontAbsorb
You know those moments where your child can do something… but then suddenly they just can’t?
Same human. Same skill.
Different moment.
That’s in large part due to regulation.
And when you understand it, everything starts to shift.
It's not overnight, and it's not perfect.
But daily life can begin to feel more doable.
Join me Thursday, May 21st.
Learn more here: https://parentingadhdandautism.com/unlocking-regulation-2026/?affiliate=sarah_wayland
Proactive intervention in behavioral patterns is essential for maintaining individual autonomy and financial stability in a digital-first world.
"7 Practical Ways to Stop Gambling Before It’s Too Late." For those interested in self-regulation strategies, consumer protection, and the ethics of digital design, this is an excellent resource.
Full article here:
https://www.mattsheabooks.net/7-practical-ways-to-stop-gambling-before-its-too-late/
#BehavioralHealth #MattShea #ConsumerProtection #DigitalWellness #PublicInterest #SelfRegulation #Ethics
Last week’s meditation class is now available as a free to listen to audio recording. https://www.patreon.com/posts/156372421?utm_campaign=postshare_creator
An 18-year longitudinal study follows individuals from late adolescence into adulthood to examine procrastination, how it changes over time, and its implications for life outcomes. Procrastination tends to lessen with age, but relative differences remain stable and individuals vary in how much they improve. Changes in conscientiousness and neuroticism predict greater reductions, and the transition from education to work appears to accelerate these changes.
The findings illustrate how self regulation and personality interact across development, why life transitions shape behavior, and how early procrastination trajectories relate to later academic, career, and health outcomes.
Article Title: Longitudinal study finds procrastination declines with age but still shapes major life outcomes over nearly two decades
Link to PsyPost Article: https://www.psypost dot org/longitudinal-study-finds-procrastination-declines-with-age-but-still-shapes-major-life-outcomes-over-nearly-two-decades/
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#Procrastination #SelfRegulation #LongitudinalStudy #Conscientiousness #LifeOutcomes
Starting in less than one hour. Our live podcast session titled: Becoming Alive - https://go.cosmicnation.co/TMGLiveYT
#Mindfulness #Meditation #Presence #NervousSystem #Clarity #SelfRegulation #LoveYourLoveMuscle #VeroWellness #Podcast #TMGcommunity #Nature
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